verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Massage Therapist Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$37,840/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.19/hr
▼ 35% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
360
public U.S. Median
$58,450
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$41,036 #50 of 50

Massage Therapist pay in New Mexico, explained

Massage therapists in New Mexico earn a median of $37,840 per year ($18.19 per hour), which is 35% below the national median of $58,450. Entry-level workers earn around $29,430, while the most experienced massage therapists reach about $91,730. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $37,840 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $37,840 is worth about $41,036 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #50 for real pay (vs #48 on the sticker number).

See the full Massage Therapist Real Pay Index arrow_forward

Massage Therapist pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$29,430
$14.15/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$37,840
$18.19/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$91,730
$44.10/hr

Massage Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $37,840 $41,036
Arizona $62,400 $61,980 −$24,560
Utah $62,130 $62,844 −$24,290
Colorado $61,060 $59,252 −$23,220
Texas $59,370 $61,170 −$21,530
Oklahoma $36,630 $41,699 +$1,210

Massage Therapist in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do massage therapists make in New Mexico?

Massage therapists in New Mexico earn a median of $37,840 per year ($18.19 per hour), compared with $58,450 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay massage therapists well?

At $37,840, New Mexico pays 35% below the national median for massage therapists. An estimated 360 work in the state.

Massage Therapist salary in other states

All 50 states ranked arrow_forward

Related careers in New Mexico